“Are you sure you’re not going to tell Xyla about it?” Ron Batton asked.

“Please don’t let her know,” Stanley Batton mumbled.

Ron managed a curt nod, then patted Stanley’s shoulder.

***

Meanwhile, something unusual was about to happen at the Sullivan family’s house.

Emily Quest was sitting in front of the dressing table, earnestly applying her favorite lipstick.

Her lips were bright red, matching very well with her heavy makeup and her black straight hair. She looked demonically flirtatio